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Using physical objects in conjunction with an interactive surface

  • US 8,427,424 B2
  • Filed: 09/30/2008
  • Issued: 04/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for engaging an interactive surface, the method comprising:

  • detecting placement of an input device at a selected location and orientation on the interactive surface, the input device configured to provide alphanumeric text entry via keystrokes;

    displaying a digital object on the interactive surface in positional association with the input device such that the digital object and the input device are at different locations on the interactive surface; and

    displaying a first visual attribute with the digital object and a second visual attribute with the input device, wherein the first visual attribute and the second visual attribute convey an affiliation between the digital object and the input device,wherein the digital object provides a display interface that presents a visual representation of information entered when a user enters the keystrokes using the input device, andwherein at least the detecting is performed by one or more processing devices.

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